Building Maintenance Specialist

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Building Maintenance Specialist

Under direct supervision the Building Maintenance Specialist is responsible to perform a variety of skilled work in two or more construction trades in order to repair, construct and/or maintain buildings, grounds and equipment. Construction trades may be in plumbing, carpentry, electrical, or painting. Building Maintenance Specialists must be willing to work on an on‑call basis; and maintain confidentiality of all privileged information.

• Maintain, repair, and modify plumbing systems and fixtures.
• Determine the type, quantity and cost of materials needed; replace lines by measuring and cutting pipe.
• Assemble pipes and fittings, and join pipes by threading or soldering.
• Install and repair hot water heaters.
• Construct, maintain, repair and modify facilities, fixtures, furniture and woodwork.
• Construct forms and pour and finish concrete for slabs and floors.
• Construct roofs and walls; install doors and windows.
• Lay out projects and install wiring, fixtures and equipment.
• Install switches, relays and circuit breaker panels.
• Troubleshoot and repair electric motors, generators and equipment.
• Prepare surfaces and apply paint with brushes and airless spray equipment.
• Apply wall coverings.
• Stain and varnish furniture to maintain the condition and appearance of structures, furniture and fixtures.
• Move freight, stock, and other materials to and from storage and production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, and containers, by hand or using trucks, tractors and other equipment.
• Carry needed tools and supplies from storage or trucks, and return them after use.
• Transport and tow vehicles, trailers, dumpsters, etc.
• Wear personal protective equipment (gloves, boots, hard hat, eye protection, chaps) at all times while performing duties.
• Assist with inventories and assessment of material.
• Plan, lay out and prepare cost estimates for projects.
• Prepare purchase orders and order material for project.
• Read and interpret blueprints, construction drawings, and electrical schematics.
• Safely operate hand and power tools.
• Review work completed by contractors for compliance with plans and repair of buildings, grounds and equipment.
• Perform other duties as required.

• High School Diploma or GED and four years experience in two or more building trades; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A valid California or Nevada driver’s license is required or capable of obtaining one within thirty‑days (30) of employment.
• The applicant must be able to be insurable under the Tribe’s Driving Policy.
• Must be able to successfully pass a pre‑employment drug/alcohol screen and background investigation.
• Preference will be given to Qualified Native American Indians.

• Knowledge of advanced practices, methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the building trades.
• Knowledge of laying out jobs and ordering materials.
• Knowledge of various diagnostic and testing equipment.
• Knowledge of safety hazards and safe working procedures.
• Ability to prepare written work orders, purchase orders and prepare specifications.
• Ability to read and interpret repair orders, service manuals and building codes.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, construction drawings and electrical schematics.
• Ability to calculate dimensions, volumes, capacities by adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
• Ability to lift, push, pull or carry objects.
• Ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing or lying down.
• Ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
• Ability to manage one’s own time and the time of others.
• Ability to lift and manipulate objects up to 80 pounds for up to 50 feet.
• Ability to climb ladders and work on scaffolding for heights…